selinux set to permissive in /etc/sysconfig/selinux, but is "Enforcing" after reboot

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • SELinux set to permissive in /etc/sysconfig/selinux,  getenforce command shows it is still enforcing after reboot.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5

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