rustdesk / rustdesk/rustdesk-server

Allow remote control only from trusted IPs or other ID

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Description

It would be nice if the server could manage who has the rights of remote view/control.
Considering some operator's ID and password has leaked somehow (along the public key), anyone on the internet could connect to his computer.
If the remote viewing/control could be restricted, for example, based on IP address, the operator could be in the same network as the server, such as 192.168.0.0/24, that network address could be added on server config and only hosts connecting to the server using an address belonging to it would be allowed to request remote viewing/control. Considering this network isn't routeable on the internet, it acts as an added security layer.
Also, if that option is turned on, not even an ID/password would be viewable on the operator side, so it wouldn't be easily leaked, maybe as a separate config.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the server configuration and authentication or remote-control request handling, then define how trusted IP ranges or IDs would be configured and how permitted and denied connections should be verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
backend, networking, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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