diff --git a/shell/ash.c b/shell/ash.c
index 6087416ab..a6f777800 100644
--- a/shell/ash.c
+++ b/shell/ash.c
@@ -10351,7 +10351,7 @@ evalcommand(union node *cmd, int flags)
 			 * and/or wait for user input ineligible for NOFORK:
 			 * for example, "yes" or "rm" (rm -i waits for input).
 			 */
-			status = run_nofork_applet(applet_no, argv);
+			exitstatus = run_nofork_applet(applet_no, argv);
 			environ = sv_environ;
 			/*
 			 * Try enabling NOFORK for "yes" applet.