static int edge_tiocmset(struct tty_struct *tty,
					unsigned int set, unsigned int clear)
{
	struct usb_serial_port *port = tty->driver_data;
	struct edgeport_port *edge_port = usb_get_serial_port_data(port);
	unsigned int mcr;
	unsigned long flags;

	spin_lock_irqsave(&edge_port->ep_lock, flags);
	mcr = edge_port->shadow_mcr;
	if (set & TIOCM_RTS)
		mcr |= MCR_RTS;
	if (set & TIOCM_DTR)
		mcr |= MCR_DTR;
	if (set & TIOCM_LOOP)
		mcr |= MCR_LOOPBACK;

	if (clear & TIOCM_RTS)
		mcr &= ~MCR_RTS;
	if (clear & TIOCM_DTR)
		mcr &= ~MCR_DTR;
	if (clear & TIOCM_LOOP)
		mcr &= ~MCR_LOOPBACK;

	edge_port->shadow_mcr = mcr;
	spin_unlock_irqrestore(&edge_port->ep_lock, flags);

	restore_mcr(edge_port, mcr);
	return 0;
}

This category addresses vulnerabilities caused by flawed access control mechanisms, where incorrect permission settings allow unauthorized users to access restricted resources.