diff --git a/kernel/kmod.c b/kernel/kmod.c
index 47613df..ddc7644 100644
--- a/kernel/kmod.c
+++ b/kernel/kmod.c
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@
  * (used for preventing user land processes from being created after the user
  * land has been frozen during a system-wide hibernation or suspend operation).
  */
-static int usermodehelper_disabled;
+static int usermodehelper_disabled = 1;
 
 /* Number of helpers running */
 static atomic_t running_helpers = ATOMIC_INIT(0);