diff --git a/private/system_server.te b/private/system_server.te
index bab31ae68..474a7b6dc 100644
--- a/private/system_server.te
+++ b/private/system_server.te
@@ -388,6 +388,7 @@ allow system_server {
   mediatuner
   netd
   sdcardd
+  servicemanager
   statsd
   surfaceflinger
   vold