diff --git a/src/util/lists.c b/src/util/lists.c
index 0f92eceb7..c7a6094b2 100644
--- a/src/util/lists.c
+++ b/src/util/lists.c
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
 **/
 
 #include <stdlib.h>
+#include <string.h>
 #include <assert.h>
 
 #include <platform.h>