Anyone has any input on this matter ?

Regards.


KrazySmile wrote:
> 
> Krazy is just fine, and thanks for the reply.
> 
> ok, its a good practice. 
> but, assuming the person opening the pdf does not have an active internet
> connection, the signature will appear as "validity unknown".
> if i let reader access the internet, then it verifys the OCSP and gives
> valid signature.
> this is for the pdf signed with itext.
> 
> the one signed in acrobat professional, gives valid both ways.
> 
> Is there anything i have to had in the one i sign with itext, to have the
> same behavior as the one signed in acrobat ?
> 
> thanks.
> 
> Regards.
> 
> 
> 
> Andreas Kuehne-2 wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Krazy ( or do you prefer Smile ? ),
>> 
>> it's always good practice to include the OCSP check when validating a
>> signature. 
>> The problem ou're facing seems to stem from an unreachable OCSP responder
>> or a broken OCSP reference within your certificate. Both shouldn't happen
>> when using smart card based certificates. 
>> 
>> Maybe you can post the document ?
>> 
>> Greetings
>> 
>> Andreas
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: KrazySmile <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: [email protected]
>> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:41:00 PM
>> Subject: [iText-questions]  Signature "validity unknow"
>> 
>> 
>> Hello Everyone.
>> 
>> Ive got 2 signed pdfs.
>> one i sign with itext and a smartcard, and other a test pdf i sign with
>> acrobat professional and the same smartcard.
>> the only diference between them is the one signed in acrobat has :
>> "signature is timestamped".
>> 
>> now...
>> 
>> in adobe preferences - Security - advanced preferences, there is this a
>> check box:
>> "Require certificate revocation checking to succeed whenever possible
>> during
>> signature verification".
>> 
>> if i leave it with the default value (checked):
>> the itext pdf, gives an "validity unknow";
>> the acrobat pdf gives a valid Signature;
>> 
>> if i uncheck it, they both give a Valid signature.
>> 
>> also, with the option checked, i get:
>> "Contacting http://adobe-ocsp.geotrust.com/responder for OCSP based
>> revocation checking, press ESC to cancel"
>> 
>> 
>> So, why am i getting the "validity unknow" ?
>> Is there any way to solve it?
>> 
>> Im only concerning this, because adobe reader, has by default, this
>> option
>> checked.
>> 
>> Any help apreciated.
>> 
>> regards.
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