I have read a few tutorials on identifying buffer overflows, and how to correct them, but I was wondering if anyone could demonstrate a few examples of an exploit in source code that would not be otherwise found by the average coder(me).

I'm aware of the basic function an overflow has on an operating system, and I would like to be more aware of how to identify this potential danger in my machine.

I would also like to introduce myself with this initial post!

Anyways fellas and ladies, I'll leave the floor open to what I hope should be an informative discussion for myself and anyone else who happens to stumble upon this thread!