Error
Error Code: ACFS-05723

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05723: File Security Attributes Access Denied

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Description

This error indicates that Oracle ACFS (ASM Cluster File System) is unable to retrieve the security attributes (such as permissions, ownership, or ACLs) for a specified file. This typically occurs when the ACFS process lacks the necessary operating system privileges to access the file's metadata.
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Error Message

Unable to obtain security attributes on file string
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Insufficient File Permissions
The operating system permissions for the specified file or its parent directory do not allow the Oracle ACFS user or process to read its security attributes.
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Incorrect File Ownership
The file or directory is owned by an operating system user or group that prevents the Oracle ACFS user from accessing its security metadata.
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OS Security Policies
Operating system security policies (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor) are preventing the Oracle ACFS process from accessing file security attributes, even if standard permissions seem correct.
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File System Issues
The underlying file system where the file resides may be corrupted, unmounted, or experiencing temporary issues preventing attribute retrieval.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service