diff --git a/policy/modules/contrib/cifsutils.te b/policy/modules/contrib/cifsutils.te
index 15f7b4d52c..68867641c0 100644
--- a/policy/modules/contrib/cifsutils.te
+++ b/policy/modules/contrib/cifsutils.te
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ allow cifs_helper_t self:tcp_socket create_stream_socket_perms;
 allow cifs_helper_t self:udp_socket create_socket_perms;
 
 kernel_view_key(cifs_helper_t)
+kernel_setattr_key(cifs_helper_t)
 
 corenet_tcp_connect_kerberos_port(cifs_helper_t)