CVE-2025-1221: DoS in Zigbee device due to heavy traffic

Published Jul 30, 2025
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Updated

A Zigbee Radio Co-Processor (RCP), which is using SiLabs EmberZNet Zigbee stack, was unable to send messages to the host system (CPCd) due to heavy Zigbee traffic, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, Only hard reset will bring the device to normal operation

Affected Software

1 affected component
Silicon Labs EmberZNet

Event History

Jul 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1221?

CVE-2025-1221 has been classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1221?

To remediate CVE-2025-1221, performing a hard reset of the device is necessary to restore normal operation.

3

What can cause CVE-2025-1221?

CVE-2025-1221 occurs due to excessive Zigbee traffic preventing the Zigbee Radio Co-Processor from sending messages to the host system.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-1221?

CVE-2025-1221 affects devices using the Silicon Labs EmberZNet Zigbee stack.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2025-1221?

The impact of CVE-2025-1221 is that it leads to a Denial of Service, disrupting normal communication until a hard reset is performed.

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