Security-Enhanced Linux
Upstream repository for the Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) userland libraries and tools, complementing the kernel's mandatory access control features.
What is Security-Enhanced Linux?
SELinux Userspace is the upstream repository for the userland libraries and tools that manage Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux). It provides the utilities and system libraries needed to configure, enforce, and analyze SELinux mandatory access control policies on Linux systems. This project complements the SELinux features integrated into the Linux kernel and is used by major Linux distributions.
Linux system administrators, security engineers, and distribution maintainers who need to implement and manage mandatory access control policies. It is also relevant for developers building security-sensitive applications that integrate with SELinux.
Developers choose SELinux Userspace because it is the authoritative, upstream source for SELinux userland components, ensuring compatibility and standardization across Linux distributions. It provides a comprehensive, tested set of tools and libraries for granular security policy management beyond standard Linux permissions.
Overview
This is the upstream repository for the Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) userland libraries and tools. The software provided by this project complements the SELinux features integrated into the Linux kernel and is used by Linux distributions. All bugs and patches should be submitted to selinux@vger.kernel.org
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