Show SELinux mode and policy
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementssestatussestatus must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportsestatus Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsSELinux status: enabledRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorssestatus: command not foundsestatus is missing or is not available on PATH.
VerifysestatusThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01sestatusCommandRuns the sestatus stage of this one-liner.
Example output
SELinux status: enabled
SELinuxfs mount: /sys/fs/selinux
Current mode: enforcing
Mode from config file: enforcing
Loaded policy name: targeted
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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