--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 2.8.12)
-cmake_policy(VERSION 2.8.12)
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.17)
 
 project(schroot)