Worked on stabilizing loop device resource management in the linux-riscv/linux repository by addressing a resource leak in the kernel’s loop device driver. Focused on improving reliability by implementing a targeted fix in C that ensures fput(file) is called before returning from loop_change_fd() and loop_configure() when backing file validation fails. This patch prevents file reference leaks in error paths, enhancing resource management and kernel stability. Demonstrated expertise in device drivers, kernel development, and resource management by authoring a robust solution that reduces maintenance risk and improves the reliability of loop-backed file operations without introducing new features during the development period.