Google Chrome 'javascript: URI' XSS Vulnerability - Sep09

Summary
This host is installed with Google Chrome Web Browser and is prone to Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting attacks in the victim's system. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
Google Chrome fails to sanitise the 'javascript:' and 'data:' URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which can be exploited via vectors related to injecting a Refresh header.
Affected
Google Chrome version 1.0.154.48 and prior, 2.0.172.28 and 2.0.172.37, and 3.0.193.2 Beta on Windows.
References

Updated on 2015-03-25