diff --git a/package/cups/Config.in b/package/cups/Config.in
index 0176423a16..dc1c2ed700 100644
--- a/package/cups/Config.in
+++ b/package/cups/Config.in
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_CUPS
 	bool "cups"
+	# needs fork()
+	depends on BR2_USE_MMU
 	help
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