Why does getenforce report SELinux is disabled inside a Docker container?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How does SELinux function inside a Docker container on RHEL?
  • How does libselinux function?
  • Why does getenforce in a Docker container say it is disabled?
  • Why does my SELinux-aware application fail to run inside a Docker container?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Docker (all versions)

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