diff --git a/cde/programs/dtprintinfo/UI/DtMainW.C b/cde/programs/dtprintinfo/UI/DtMainW.C
index f0256be6c..952047c20 100644
--- a/cde/programs/dtprintinfo/UI/DtMainW.C
+++ b/cde/programs/dtprintinfo/UI/DtMainW.C
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ void DtMainW::DisplayHelp(char *location_id, char *volume)
 {
    char old_msg[200];
 
-   strcpy(old_msg, status_line->Name());
+   snprintf(old_msg, sizeof(old_msg), "%s", status_line->Name());
    status_line->Name(MESSAGE(GettingHelpL));
    WorkingCursor(true);
    if (!helpSystem)