diff --git a/pkgs/tools/package-management/clib/default.nix b/pkgs/tools/package-management/clib/default.nix
index aac1b8d6000e..34399a78c5dc 100644
--- a/pkgs/tools/package-management/clib/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/tools/package-management/clib/default.nix
@@ -11,8 +11,6 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
     sha256 = "sha256-AzPpGwtZemKX2r/XKyNTJ+lVwU1QUxkB2OywtCwTAWs=";
   };
 
-  hardeningDisable = [ "fortify" ];
-
   makeFlags = [ "PREFIX=$(out)" ];
 
   buildInputs = [ curl ];