Re: [PATCH] nvme-fc: fix double free of fabrics options when nvme_add_ctrl() fails

On Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 08:18:31AM -0600, Keith Busch wrote:
> I think you're relying on nvme_fc_init_ctrl's nvme_put_ctrl() error case
> to be the final reference, but it might not be if the character device
> was created and someone opened it. If so then:

And a successful open requires the ctrl state is live, which it is not,
so it is always the last reference as needed. Okay, please let's forget
I've said in this thread!