diff --git a/perfprofd.te b/perfprofd.te
index c9f7f35ed..03e55f5d5 100644
--- a/perfprofd.te
+++ b/perfprofd.te
@@ -47,4 +47,7 @@ userdebug_or_eng(`
   # simpleperf is going to execute "sleep"
   allow perfprofd toolbox_exec:file x_file_perms;
 
+  # needed for simpleperf on some kernels
+  allow perfprofd self:capability ipc_lock;
+
 ')