RustDesk Client Protocol Manipulation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing protocol manipulation has been identified in the RustDesk Client across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. This issue arises from insufficient verification of data authenticity and improper handling of exceptional conditions, particularly within the heartbeat synchronization loop and strategy processing modules. The vulnerability affects RustDesk Client versions through 1.4.5.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized protocol manipulation, potentially allowing attackers to interfere with the application's data handling processes.

Added: Mar 5, 2026, 4:23 PM
Updated: Mar 5, 2026, 4:23 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
0.6
exploitability
7.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
4.2

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