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Fix #2811, close tbl file descriptors - #2831

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Description of Change

Ensure that if CFE_TBL_TxnOpenTableLoadFile() returns success, that the path always calls OS_close() before returning.

Linked Issue

Closes #2811

Requirements Impact

  • Requirement ID(s):
  • Requirements updated as necessary
  • Existing requirements are still satisfied by this change

Testing Evidence

Confirmed OS_close is called during table load

Unit Tests (UT Assert)

All tests pass. Includes additional test cases to confirm that OS_close is correctly called for all of the CFE_TBL_LoadCmd tests.

COSMOS Test Suite

N/A

Areas of Expertise Touched

  • ASTRO
  • CI/CD
  • COSMOS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Docker
  • EDS
  • Git
  • PSPs
  • SBN
  • SMP
  • Tables
  • TSN
  • Unit Tests
  • Other

Author Checklist

  • Linked GitHub issue is referenced above
  • Code has been formatted with .clang-format
  • Static analysis workflows ran and passed
  • Unit tests (UT Assert) updated/added to cover code changes
  • Unit test workflows ran and passed
  • COSMOS test suite was run; tests updated/added if relevant changes were made
  • Requirements have been reviewed; updated or confirmed still satisfied (see above)
  • Testing evidence is included above
  • Self-review of the diff completed

Reviewer Checklist

  • Code logic is correct and matches the stated intent
  • Code is readable, maintainable, and follows project conventions (ask your lead if you are unsure of where to find these conventions)
  • .clang-format has been applied
  • Static analysis results reviewed and acceptable
  • The change has been exercised by the unit tests (not just that tests pass — the new/changed code paths are actually covered)
  • COSMOS test suite was executed against this change and results reviewed (or confirmed N/A with justification)
  • Reviewer has independently verified the change behaves as described (e.g., by running the tests locally, reviewing CI output in detail, or performing additional ad-hoc testing as warranted)
  • Memory safety reviewed (allocation, bounds, lifetime, stack usage)
  • Requirements impact reviewed and appropriate
  • Error handling is appropriate
  • Appropriate Expert areas have been reviewed

Reviewer Testing Notes

Ensure that if CFE_TBL_TxnOpenTableLoadFile() returns success, that the
path always calls OS_close() before returning.
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[SECURITY] CFE_TBL_LoadCmd() file descriptor leak causes denial of service via resource exhaustion

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