what is rndc

[Paul Howarth]

jim lawrence wrote:
> whatis rndc?

Did you not try "man rndc"?

 > i keep geiiting errors when i reboot or try to shut down
> my notebook. here is what i get  
> 
> Jan 30 23:24:31 JimsNotebook kernel: audit(1107145471.689:0): avc: 
> denied  { read } for  pid=5085 exe=/usr/sbin/rndc name=hosts dev=hda8
> ino=460335 scontext=user_u:system_r:ndc_t
> tcontext=system_u:object_r:file_t tclass=file
> Jan 30 23:24:31 JimsNotebook kernel: audit(1107145471.729:0): avc: 
> denied  { read } for  pid=5091 exe=/usr/sbin/rndc name=hosts dev=hda8
> ino=460335 scontext=user_u:system_r:ndc_t
> tcontext=system_u:object_r:file_t tclass=file
> 
> does it have to do with named? bind?

Yes.

> if so, is it a bug?

Probably. rndc is being used in a way not expected by the selinux policy 
you are using.

> also, in
> addition to rebooting, if i try the actions shut down,   i can get to
> the terminal screen where it is showing the different processes
> shutting down, and hangs til i pull the plug & remove the battery.

Which process does it appear to be trying to shut down when it hangs?

Paul.