Bug ID 431438: Possible SELinux errors when moving a file

Last Modified: Aug 19, 2026

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP GTM(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
11.5.1, 11.5.1 hf1, 11.5.1 hf2, 11.5.1 hf3, 11.5.1 hf4, 11.5.1 hf5, 11.5.1 hf6, 11.5.1 hf7, 11.5.1 hf8, 11.5.1 hf9, 11.5.1 hf10, 11.5.1 hf11, 11.5.2, 11.5.2 hf1, 11.5.3, 11.5.3 hf1, 11.5.3 hf2, 11.5.4, 11.5.4 hf1, 11.5.4 hf2, 11.5.4 hf3, 11.5.4 hf4, 11.5.5, 11.5.6, 11.5.7, 11.5.8, 11.5.9, 11.5.10

Opened: Sep 23, 2013

Severity: 2-Critical

Related Article: K14755

Symptoms

In SELinux, a file moved using the 'mv' command retains its original selinux labels, while a file copied (using the 'cp' command) relabels it which can cause selinux errors.

Impact

F5GeoIPISP.dat will not be readable.

Conditions

A file is moved from one location to another, thus keeping its existing SELinux permissions.

Workaround

Always copy files instead of moving them.

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips