static void free_longopts(opt_struct *longopts)
{
	opt_struct *p;

	if (longopts) {
		for (p = longopts; p && p->opt_char != '-'; p++) {
			if (p->opt_name != NULL) {
				efree((char *)(p->opt_name));
			}
		}
	}
}

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