Improper resource allocation In linux

Description

A reference leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFSv4 server (nfsd). The nfsd4_add_rdaccess_to_wrdeleg() function overwrites file pointers without releasing existing references, causing nfsd_file reference leaks. On server shutdown, these leaked references trigger a BUG() in kmem_cache_destroy() as objects cannot be freed.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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