struct fuse_file *fuse_file_alloc(struct fuse_conn *fc)
{
	struct fuse_file *ff;

	ff = kmalloc(sizeof(struct fuse_file), GFP_KERNEL);
	if (unlikely(!ff))
		return NULL;

	ff->fc = fc;
	ff->reserved_req = fuse_request_alloc(0);
	if (unlikely(!ff->reserved_req)) {
		kfree(ff);
		return NULL;
	}

	INIT_LIST_HEAD(&ff->write_entry);
	atomic_set(&ff->count, 0);
	RB_CLEAR_NODE(&ff->polled_node);
	init_waitqueue_head(&ff->poll_wait);

	spin_lock(&fc->lock);
	ff->kh = ++fc->khctr;
	spin_unlock(&fc->lock);

	return ff;
}

This vulnerability category highlights issues in resource management where failures to properly release memory, file handles, or other resources can degrade system performance or enable denial-of-service conditions.