2.2. SELinux Contexts for Processes

Procedure 2.2. View the SELinux Context for the passwd Utility

1. Open a terminal, such as Applications System Tools Terminal.
2. Run the passwd utility. Do not enter a new password:

   ~]$ passwd
   Changing password for user user_name.
   Changing password for user_name.
   (current) UNIX password:
   

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3. Open a new tab, or another terminal, and enter the following command. The output is similar to the following:

   ~]$ ps -eZ | grep passwd
   unconfined_u:unconfined_r:passwd_t:s0-s0:c0.c1023 13212 pts/1 00:00:00 passwd
   

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4. In the first tab/terminal, press Ctrl+C to cancel the passwd utility.