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Symptom & Impact
Application fails at runtime due to denied file or capability access.
Environment & Reproduction
Appears after app upgrades or config path changes.
sudo systemctl restart Root Cause Analysis
AppArmor profile does not include newly required paths or permissions.
Quick Triage
Review kernel and audit logs for denial records.
sudo dmesg | grep -i apparmorStep-by-Step Diagnosis
Extract denial events and identify profile name.
sudo journalctl -k | grep DENIED | grep apparmor
Solution – Primary Fix
Adjust the profile and reload AppArmor policies.
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sudo aa-logprof && sudo systemctl reload apparmor
Solution – Alternative Approaches
Set profile to complain mode temporarily for controlled diagnostics.
Verification & Acceptance Criteria
Service starts and operates with no new AppArmor deny events.
Rollback Plan
Restore prior profile file from backup and reload policies.
Prevention & Hardening
Include AppArmor profile updates in application deployment process.
Related Errors & Cross-Refs
Related to SELinux migration assumptions and missing capability grants.
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References & Further Reading
Ubuntu AppArmor profile authoring and troubleshooting docs.
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