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Participant
July 5, 2022
Question

Became invalid signature after granting a valid signature

  • July 5, 2022
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Hello.

 

Adobe reader shows invalid signature after granting a valid signature.

I show how to reproduce the problem.

I attached 3 PDF files.

1) Original PDF file : HelloWorld_original.pdf

2) Edit PDF file : HelloWorld_edited.pdf

3) Add timestamp : HelloWorld_edited_timestamped.pdf

And also attached 2 image files.

A) ValidTimestamp.png

B) InvalidTimestamp.png

 

Using Adobe Reader, open the original file 1).

On the Adobe Reader, select

Tools -> Fill & Sign

and edited the file.

After that, save the file as 2).

On the Adobe reaader, select 

Tools -> Certificates (before this, you need to add a default timestamp server)

and timestamp with "Time Stamp" menu.

The file was saved as 3).

On the Adobe Reader, hit "F4", then you can show the timestamp signature as valid.

See image file: ValidTimestamp.png

After that reopen the file 3).

Then you can show the timestamp signature as invalid.

See image file: InvalidTimestamp.png

The cause of this problem seems Adobe Reader cannot save the correct PDF file 2),3),  when reopend, it corrects the PDF file, therefore, the content to be signed is changed.

 

The following is my Adobe Reader information:

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Continuous Release | Version 2022.001.20142 | 64-bit

Version File Version: 22.001.20142.0

AGM Version 4.030.00117 | 64-bit

CoolType Version 5.017.00011 | 64-bit

Core Version 22.256 | 64-bit

JP2K Verion 2.000.00006.50420 | 64-bit

 

Here is my OS Verion:

OS: Windows 10 Enterprise

Version: 21H2

Build: 19044.1766

 

I guess most Adobe Reader can reporoduce the problem.

 

 

Regards,

Koichi Sugimoto.

 

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1 reply

Legend
July 5, 2022

You must not edit a file after signing, not in any way.

Participant
July 6, 2022

Thanks for the comment.

But as easily reproduced, we can see the error, even not edited, when the signed document is just opened.

If you can analyze the signed document, then, you can find the signature is valid.

Adobe Reader seems to correct the signed document automatically, even not edited,  therefore, Adobe Reader shows error.

 

Regards,

Koichi Sugimoto.

Participant
July 13, 2022

Hello.

The new patch released, latest version (22.001.20169) of Acrobat works correctly.

 

Regards,

Koichi Sugimoto.