diff --git a/tests/kdc/leaks-kill.sh b/tests/kdc/leaks-kill.sh
index ce9c3d011..d8c7935c1 100644
--- a/tests/kdc/leaks-kill.sh
+++ b/tests/kdc/leaks-kill.sh
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ checkonly=no
 if [ "X$1" = "X--check" ] ; then
     checkonly=yes
 
-    pid=$2
-    name=$3
+    name=$2
+    pid=$3
 else
     name=$1
     pid=$2