diff --git a/src/nm-manager.c b/src/nm-manager.c
index 3f8a16ea0e..7f4e0b02b4 100644
--- a/src/nm-manager.c
+++ b/src/nm-manager.c
@@ -5078,6 +5078,7 @@ dispose (GObject *object)
 	}
 
 	g_clear_object (&priv->settings);
+	g_free (priv->state_file);
 	g_clear_object (&priv->vpn_manager);
 
 	/* Unregister property filter */