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. >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://www.nabble.com/Signature-%22validity-unknow%22-tp18066572p18066572.html >> Sent from the iText - General mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. >> It's the best place to buy or sell services for >> just about anything Open Source. >> http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php >> _______________________________________________ >> iText-questions mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/itext-questions >> >> Do you like iText? >> Buy the iText book: http://www.1t3xt.com/docs/book.php >> Or leave a tip: https://tipit.to/itexttipjar >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. >> It's the best place to buy or sell services for >> just about anything Open Source. >> http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php >> _______________________________________________ >> iText-questions mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/itext-questions >> >> Do you like iText? >> Buy the iText book: http://www.1t3xt.com/docs/book.php >> Or leave a tip: https://tipit.to/itexttipjar >> >> > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Signature-%22validity-unknow%22-tp18066572p18312979.html Sent from the iText - General mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by: SourceForge.net Community Choice Awards: VOTE NOW! Studies have shown that voting for your favorite open source project, along with a healthy diet, reduces your potential for chronic lameness and boredom. Vote Now at http://www.sourceforge.net/community/cca08 _______________________________________________ iText-questions mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/itext-questions Do you like iText? Buy the iText book: http://www.1t3xt.com/docs/book.php Or leave a tip: https://tipit.to/itexttipjar
