Output of ps -Z

ravi_nandula · 05-03-2012, 01:02 AM

Hi team,

A per my knowledge "ps" is for displaying the present processes which in running....
if I give "ps -Z" I am getting some more information which is for selinux..i.e

"unconfined_u:unconfined_r:inconfined_t:s0-s0:c0.c1023"
Above is the line im getting more with the process id and all....
my selinux mode is ENFORCING

can anyone tell me what is the meaning of that line.

druuna · 05-03-2012, 01:15 AM

Hi,

The extra info shown when using the Z option shows the selinux policies/restrictions (if any). unconfined means that selinux doesn't restrict this particular file/process (even though it is set up as enforcing).

SELinux isn't the easiest of topics, have a look here: Security-Enhanced Linux (RedHat)

Hope this helps.