pdf signature requires validation vs signature has problems -
anybody, please explain what's difference between signatures. when open 1 pdf document - adobe acrobat 9 shows message "at least 1 signature has problems" if open other pdf message "at least 1 signature requires validating". seems both pdfs signed self-signed certificates, messages not same. difference extremely significant our business. please help.
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at least 1 signature has problems implies adobe acrobat has tried verify signature failed doing so.
at least 1 signature requires validating implies adobe acrobat has not tried verify signature and, therefore, has not yet decided whether fail or not.
whether or not adobe reader / acrobat tries verify signature depends on filter , subfilter entries of signature dictionary:
if reader / acrobat knows them, automatically tries verify signature (unless configuration settings changed).
if knows subfilter not filter, not try verify automatically @ least offers verify
if not know subfilter, not try verify.
the op verify this:
i've changed subfilter cms cades , message changed "at least 1 signature has problems" "at least 1 signature requires validating".
on acrobat xi, though, message presumably become "at least 1 signature has problems" again because adobe meanwhile has started supporting pades subfilters.
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