title: C++: what are the most common vulnerabilities and how to avoid them?
body: <p>As I code, I try to be security-conscious all the time. The problem is that I need to know what to look for and what to prevent.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a list somewhere of the most common (C++) software vulnerabilities and how to avoid them?</p>
  
  <p>What about C++ software for specific uses, e.g. a linux console software or a web application?</p>