diff --git a/vncviewer/CConn.cxx b/vncviewer/CConn.cxx
index 46dcd22..3e008ca 100644
--- a/vncviewer/CConn.cxx
+++ b/vncviewer/CConn.cxx
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
   if (desktop)
     delete desktop;
 
-  free(serverHost);
+  delete [] serverHost;
   if (sock)
     Fl::remove_fd(sock->getFd());
   delete sock;