diff --git a/pkgs/tools/package-management/checkinstall/default.nix b/pkgs/tools/package-management/checkinstall/default.nix
index dc3373c3b6f..f1d7985e9a5 100644
--- a/pkgs/tools/package-management/checkinstall/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/tools/package-management/checkinstall/default.nix
@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation {
 
   buildInputs = [gettext];
 
+  hardening_fortify = false;
+
   preBuild = ''
     makeFlagsArray=(PREFIX=$out)