diff --git a/project/config/cfgdefs.sh b/project/config/cfgdefs.sh
index f0bc0d7..ff48f02 100644
--- a/project/config/cfgdefs.sh
+++ b/project/config/cfgdefs.sh
@@ -313,11 +313,17 @@ cfgdefs_detect_python_version
 # cfgdefs.in --> cfgdefs.mk
 cfgdefs_output_custom_defs
 
+# strict: some tests might fail
+set +e
+
 # target-specific tests
 cfgdefs_perform_target_tests
 
 # native system tests
 cfgdefs_perform_native_tests
 
+# strict: restore mode
+set -e
+
 # all done
 return 0