int netdev_refcnt_read(const struct net_device *dev)
{
	int i, refcnt = 0;

	for_each_possible_cpu(i)
		refcnt += *per_cpu_ptr(dev->pcpu_refcnt, i);
	return refcnt;
}

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