>> I tried re enabling SELinux and OO won't start, so I assume that >> I must have SE Linux disabled in order for OpenOffice to run - is >> this correct? >> >> if correct, is there a way I can still keep my system secure and >> run OpenOffice 2.3? > > You do not have to keep selinux disabled. You can re-enable it; > however, you may get a couple selinux failures. This is what > happens on my system when running in Enforcing mode. > > 1. Selinux complains about a memory access > by /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/libvclplug_gen680li.so.1.1 > > 2. Selinux complains about openoffice attempting to change the > memory access protection on the heap. > > To solve number 1. on my system: > sudo chcon -t > textrel_shlib_t /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/libvclplug_gen680li.so.1.1 > > Please mind the line wrapping. To solve issue 2. on my system: > sudo setsebool -P allow_execheap=1 > > I am not entirely sure that it is wise to perform the second step, > as it affects all applications that run on the system. So it seems > a bit of a sledgehammer. > > To view what selinux is complaining about you may want to install > the setroubleshoot package from yum and view what it is complaining > about exactly. It will also give you suggestions on how to fix the > selinux complaints. OK Thanks. I'm wondering if a secure alternative would be to run SELinux in permissive mode instead of disabled? _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008