diff --git a/kernel.te b/kernel.te
index b9197e221..f570ac21c 100644
--- a/kernel.te
+++ b/kernel.te
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ allow kernel unlabeled:dir search;
 
 # Mount usbfs.
 allow kernel usbfs:filesystem mount;
+allow kernel usbfs:dir search;
 
 # init direct restorecon calls prior to switching to init domain
 # /dev and /dev/socket