static inline struct list_head *ptype_head(const struct packet_type *pt)
{
	if (pt->type == htons(ETH_P_ALL))
		return &ptype_all;
	else
		return &ptype_base[ntohs(pt->type) & PTYPE_HASH_MASK];
}

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