diff --git a/dummyflasher.c b/dummyflasher.c
index 5190282c8..ec5060d1e 100644
--- a/dummyflasher.c
+++ b/dummyflasher.c
@@ -650,6 +650,7 @@ static int dummy_shutdown(void *data)
 		free(flashchip_contents);
 	}
 #endif
+	free(data);
 	return 0;
 }